Dr. D. Williams is a family therapist and psychologist. His areas of expertise include alcohol abuse, depression, and infidelity issues. He takes ValueOptions, Anthem, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Williams welcomes new patients.

Dr. Justin Shewell works as a social worker and psychologist in Athens, GA. These areas are among Dr. Shewell's clinical interests: acceptance and commitment therapy, skin picking, and body dysmorphic disorder. He is in-network for Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance.

Dr. Frederick Breme's areas of specialization are psychology and counseling; he sees patients in Athens, GA. These areas are among his clinical interests: hypnosis (hypnotherapy), depression, and sexuality. He is an in-network provider for ValueOptions, Most Insurance Plans, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, as well as other insurance carriers. New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Breme's office for an appointment.

Dr. James Matthews specializes in psychology and counseling. These areas are among his clinical interests: behavioral medicine, depression, and domestic abuse. He is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Matthews's practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Angela Londono-McConnell practices psychology and counseling in Athens, GA and Watkinsville, GA. She speaks Spanish. Areas of expertise for Dr. Londono-McConnell include behavioral medicine, depression, and domestic abuse. She is an in-network provider for Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance. New patients are welcome to contact her office for an appointment.

Dr. Paul Cardozo's specialty is psychology. His areas of expertise include depression, behavior therapy, and domestic abuse. Magellan Health Services, Medicaid, and Self-Pay/Uninsured are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Cardozo accepts. He welcomes new patients.

Dr. Anastasia Shewell is a psychologist, counselor, and psychotherapist in Athens, GA. These areas are among her clinical interests: acceptance and commitment therapy, domestic abuse, and infidelity issues.

Dr. Theodore Goetz specializes in psychology. His areas of expertise include the following: crisis intervention, depression, and behavior therapy. He is an in-network provider for ValueOptions, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicaid, and more. Dr. Goetz is open to new patients.

Dr. Alyssa Clark works as a psychologist. These areas are among her clinical interests: depression, domestic abuse, and infertility. Dr. Clark accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance. She is open to new patients.

Dr. Anna Williams is a psychologist. Her areas of expertise include the following: depression, sexuality, and women's health issues. She is in-network for Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance. New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Williams's office for an appointment.

Dr. Sally Kennedy's areas of specialization are psychology and counseling. Her clinical interests include behavioral medicine, crisis intervention, and depression. Dr. Kennedy is in-network for Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance. New patients are welcome to contact her office for an appointment.

Dr. Michelle Swagler's area of specialization is psychology. Dr. Swagler's areas of expertise include crisis intervention, depression, and narrative therapy. She honors Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance. New patients are welcome to contact her office for an appointment.

Dr. Adrian Shayne Abelkop is a psychologist. Dr. Abelkop has a special interest in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy services, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She takes Medicaid and Self-Pay/Uninsured insurance.

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What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- our thoughts cause our feelings, which cause our actions. If we wish to change problematic behaviors or emotions in our lives, we need to start by changing our thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy is a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that we all have the power to change how we feel, even if we cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependant emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.